Throttle Cables

[bwright]

Has anybody replaced the right and/or left throttle cable(s) on an '03 1150RT and if so how hard is it to access the Bowden cable distribution box? Do I need to remove the battery box or air box? :dunno

[Kev95GS]

Not sure about an 03 but I just changed mine on a 95 GS and I cracked a fuel line when I removed the throttle bodies to get to the drum were the cable connects.. :doh

Make sure if you remove the TB to pull the clip off the fuel line and pull the line from the injector.

I have to replace a fuel distributor now and its a bear to get too.

Good Luck!

Kevin

[dano]

I own an '03 RT.

And.....from what I have heard, it's no cakewalk to replace the throttle cable. Correct routing seems to be a big deal as well. If you don't get it exactly right, you will have problems.

Most say to replace the cable at around 25-30K miles or so. Seems kind of soon to me, but who knows for sure.

What I do know is, I'll probably wait until I have some other service needs done than have the cable replaced at that time as well.

[Kenny2]

Oh...come on.. It's a piece of cake.....
32 73 056 Removing and installing Bowden-cable divider, Bowden
cable for throttle actuation and starting-speed increase
• Remove side panels.
• Remove fuel tank.
• Remove actuating cable for starting-speed increase.
• Disengage cable (A) from grip unit.
• Remove Bowden-cable shroud from fitting for throttle actuation.
• Release cable (B) and disengage it from grip unit.
• Disengage throttle cables from right and left throttle flap stubs.
• Remove cable ties securing Bowden cables.
• Release the plug for the fuel pump from the frame.
• Press down tab (1) and pull cable divider (2) out of its retainer in direction indicated by arrow.
• Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
• Adjust Bowden cables (a00.59).

See.... :drink

[bwright]

Silly me, I should have known that. Actually, it was not too bad. It took about six hours and I learned alot about my RT while doing it so it was worth it. I now have a bike that runs better than new after syncing the TB's from scratch with a Twin Max and tweeking other adjustments. L8R :thumb